CHRISTOPHER FARMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Christopher Farms Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools school district, located in Virginia Beach, VA with about 708 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Christopher Farms Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Christopher Farms Elementary School, located in the Salem area of Virginia Beach, serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The facility is designed to foster a collaborative atmosphere, often utilizing its spacious grounds and modern classrooms to facilitate hands-on learning experiences and active student engagement.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, Christopher Farms is recognized for its commitment to integrating technology into the classroom and offering various extracurricular opportunities that cater to diverse student interests. The school maintains a close partnership with local families and the surrounding neighborhood, creating a cohesive educational experience. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares its students for the transition to middle school while upholding the high educational standards associated with the Virginia Beach school system.

For more information, contact Christopher Farms Elementary at (757) 648-2240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2828 Pleasant Acres Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
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CHRISTOPHER FARMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA with about 708 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
708
Teachers:
38.97
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 708 students

White
57.5%
Hispanic/Latino
16.0%
Two or more races
10.9%
Black or African American
10.6%
Asian
4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.